Although the Seahawks and 49ers are not in the best of times, this duel always generates expectation, thanks to the rivalry that has developed in recent years. The Seahawks are still in contention for the division, and urged them to a pretty much needed victory against the 49ers.
San Francisco is officially in rebuilding mode. They had one of the worst ever offseasons because they were many stars that left. In addition, Colin Kaepernick, who began the season as a starter, had a surgery and will now go to the disabled list. Gabbert is now the starting quarterback, Shaun Draughn is the primary runner, and there are many filler players This game was impossible to win, and they now compete for the top draft pick for 2016.
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Chances are that Kaepernick ends up on another team, and even though he has played better than expected, it is clear that Blaine Gabbert is not the answer to be the quarterback of the 49ers. He is a limited quarterback and to be successful, the Niners have to find better talent, maybe in the draft or via trade. Gabbert completed 22 passes on 34 attempts for 264 yards and a touchdown, which are very respectable numbers, especially against that defense, but not enough to win.
The Seattle Seahawks rookie runner, Thomas Rawls, has shone whenever he has had the opportunity. This time was no exception as he amassed 209 yards on 20 carries with one touchdown. They hit it in the head hiring that player, since it is a rookie who was not even drafted.
Russell Wilson knows that the Niners are their mortal enemies, and always plays at a high level against them. He accumulated 260 yards and three touchdowns, adding to those numbers 30 yards rushing. This was one of the best performances of the year, mainly because he has not had the best year.
Playing against one of the best cornerbacks in the league as it is Richard Sherman, Boldin managed 5 passes for 93 yards, and he was still a little beaten from an injury. Boldin could be a candidate for the Hall of Fame, and their high level game with this age only makes reference to his strength, good hands and excellently ran paths.
